Week 5 Pick'em

Minnesota 21 St. Louis 10- I think the Vikings offense will look sluggish, especially early. After back to back weeks of San Francisco and Green Bay the Rams provide a much needed break in the schedule for the Vikes. Expect them to act accordingly and have a letdown on offense.

Luckily the Rams offense is quickly becoming a mockery of the NFL, producing anemic numbers all season. Minnesota's defense is too stingy to allow any kind of offense explosion out of this group and expect the intensity to be less than last week, but the result to be the same...sacks and turnovers.

Detroit 21 Pittsburgh 31- The Steelers have outplayed and even dominated every team on their schedule this year for three quarters. The fourth quarter has become an exercise in self destruction for the defending champs and do not expect that to change. Pittsburgh will go ahead early and appear to be in control for the majority of the game. Lions fans should tune in around the beginning of the fourth quarter where they will pick apart the Steelers prevent d.

Do not expect a Bengals/Bears letdown however. The lead will be to substantial and Ben Roethlisberger will be able to make enough plays against a weak secondary to keep the lead at a safe distance.